What are some of the most interesting contracts to be signed in the next couple years?

[Merrrlin]

What are some examples of interesting contracts that are incoming?

I am thinking Makar's next deal will be very interesting, but that's 2.5 seasons away.

Rielly will also be interesting - cap strapped team with lots of offence, coupled with his drop in production.

Barzal is another obvious one. Could be a top 10 C in the league, improving defensively, but the Isles have a few cap issues themselves. Will he be in the 10m range?

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[justafan22]

It wouldn't shock me if the Leafs walked away from Rielly

 

[Elias GOATtersson]

The expansion draft will greatly magnify the importance of these upcoming contracts, combined with those already signed. For example, the Canucks are almost certainly going to be "screwed" out of a good goalie be it Markstrom or Demko, unless they make a deal with Seattle.

I will say that Markstrom's contract in general is going to be interesting. Due to bad contracts, the cap situation the Canucks are in is fairly dire. Combined with his elite ( ) play the last season-and-a-half, they might not even get the chance to get both of them to the expansion draft. I personally think he's worth at least $6m x 5yr at this point. With the rookie bonuses, their problems will be compounded. Fun times on the ice for now but a frightening future awaits...

edit: putting brackets around the sarcasm emote broke it

 

[Breakers]

-Makar, Hughes, Heiskanen & Dahlin are negotiating at the the same time all 4 could be very big and change the RFA landscape and they arent 2.5 years away they are 1.5 years away for all of them.
-Pettersson if he continues on his elite trajectory should be a big one, also the same off season for Vancouver, so they will writing two huge contracts that offseason.
-Barzal as OP mentioned is another one
- Svechnikov is another one
- Also Reinhart, as Buffalo loves giving away money.

 

[Rich Nixon]

Nolan Patrick and Oskar Lindblom are both RFAs this offseason, with huge and unfortunate question marks about their health and futures in the NHL. What they sign for, if they even sign at all, will probably tell us more about their health than the team ever will. Both have played under 150 games through three seasons and have 60ish points, and once had top 6 potential.

 

[Kevin27NYI]

What are some examples of interesting contracts that are incoming?

I am thinking Makar's next deal will be very interesting, but that's 2.5 seasons away.

Rielly will also be interesting - cap strapped team with lots of offence, coupled with his drop in production.

Barzal is another obvious one. Could be a top 10 C in the league, improving defensively, but the Isles have a few cap issues themselves. Will he be in the 10m range?

Unless he signs an 8 year deal I don't see him getting 10.

And what issues?

 

[HansonBro]

Hands down it has to be Holtby

 

[Krewe]

For me it is which of Tampa's RFAs/UFAs have to go this summer. No true impact/star players (besides maybe cirelli if he was given a top line role), but for a cap-crunched team, it will be a tough choice to pick 2 of the 3 RFAs, while trying to retain Maroon/Shatty/etc

 

[Frankie Blueberries]

Boeser should be interesting.

His rookie season looked like he'd become a sure-fire, consistent 30-40 goal scorer. Then he had a few injuries (notably his wrist) and he barely even utilizes his shot anymore. Now he's more of a playmaker. And he's injured again. He isn't a fast skater, he doesn't battle on the boards very hard, yet he has a high IQ and is an underrated playmaker. This season, his PPG rate does not reflect his play. He has looked sluggish and has had a tough time finishing (I realize his personal struggles, but this is purely about gauging his next contract).

 

[Hockeyholic]

MacKinnon is looking at at least 14 million per season.

 

[x Tame Impala]

Really curious to see what Hall gets

 

[CanadianPensFan1]

It wouldn't shock me if the Leafs walked away from Rielly

If Muzzin and Barrie walk, which appears to be likely, Rielly is the only high end Dman left. Holl and Dermott are not #1 or 2's. Ceci sucks. Sandin and Liljergen are still young rookies - they look promising but they could fall flat or break out.

Unless they go big in free agency and the kids break out quick, they almost HAVE to resign Rielly.

 

[Paris in Flames]

It should be noted that Rielly's drop in production was likely linked to the lingering injury he seemingly was pushing through all season...before he, somewhat ironically, got a worse injury.

I do agree though. He and Andersen should be fairly interesting and potentially dangerous negotiations for Toronto.

 

[LeafsNation75]

If Muzzin and Barrie walk, which appears to be likely, Rielly is the only high end Dman left. Holl and Dermott are not #1 or 2's. Ceci sucks. Sandin and Liljergen are still young rookies - they look promising but they could fall flat or break out.

Unless they go big in free agency and the kids break out quick, they almost HAVE to resign Rielly.

There are reports how they are negotiating a new contract with Muzzin.

 

[PDX Flyer]

Couturier has a 4.3 million cap hit through 2022. Going to be really interesting what his new contract will be.

 

[Isaac Nootin]

Reinhart in Buffalo is an interesting one, especially since they gave a fellow teammate 8 years @ 9 per year.

He's another one on Buffalo that you can't afford to not have on the roster, but at 8+ per year, does he bring enough value needed to justify. Spinning wheels.

 

[Frankie Blueberries]

MacKinnon is looking at at least 14 million per season.

He's already said that he's willing to take a discount to keep the team competitive. I wouldn't be surprised to see him take anything between $8-11 million.

 

[M2Beezy]

Loui Eriksson is due for a new contract in 2.5 years, could be going ANYWHERE i suppose

 

[Chardo]

What are some examples of interesting contracts that are incoming?

I am thinking Makar's next deal will be very interesting, but that's 2.5 seasons away.

Rielly will also be interesting - cap strapped team with lots of offence, coupled with his drop in production.

Barzal is another obvious one. Could be a top 10 C in the league, improving defensively, but the Isles have a few cap issues themselves. Will he be in the 10m range?

Barzal won't be in the 10m range, and the Isles cap is fine. What will interesting is does Barzal (or the team) want a short or long deal. Same with most pending free agents. How do they want to structure factoring in the next CBA.

 

[LeafsNation75]

He's already said that he's willing to take a discount to keep the team competitive. I wouldn't be surprised to see him take anything between $8-11 million.

That's easy to say now, however let's see if he follows through on that promise.

 

[JT Kreider]

Good luck to anyone who gives Kreider $7.5 million this offseason.

He will probably have a strong first year into that contract but it will get ugly quick and by year 3-4 it will be looked at like the Lucic/Neal/Eriksson/Okposo/Ladd etc.

Kreids is a unique physical specimen but father time is basically undefeated against these types of players, and as a player that relies on his speed and has no high hockey IQ to fall back on once his legs go he is done.

I'm also fascinated to see what happens with Holtby. It would be one thing if he was having a strong contract year to at least somewhat justify the huge salary he is going to command.

 

[1OApick]

Laine will be pretty interesting one depending on next year.

 

[bobholly39]

Mackinnon for me.

He was a complete moron (in my opinion) for claiming he'd take another team friendly deal recently on his next contract. I think on the open market- he'd be worth 14-15M$ AAV by the time his next contract comes around. Will he get that? Will he take less and help team, "only taking 12M$"? Will he be completely stupid and accept under 10M$, leaving so much money on the table?

I like him - I just think players should try to maximize their earnings, and wouldn't want him to leave too much money on the table. I also think fans backlash could be something that happens if they misinterpret his comments and expect him to take much less than he does accept.

Should be interesting to see.

 

[Pure Slaughter Value]

I think Barzal WILL be in the 9-10 range. If Lee can get 7m per for his 50 points and for his TLI's (Toews-like Intangibles...at least that's how us Isles fans make him out to be) Barzal should be getting 10. He makes the Islanders run and he's the only forward on the team that keeps entire defenses and opposing forwards honest and he's been successful while being the focal point of the offense.

Do I think he's worth it now, no. Do I think he'll get around 9-10, sure.

Our cap issues (as merlinn brought up) really center around term with our current group, at least that's how I interpret the point he was trying to make. We have something like eight players locked in for 3-7 years with a majority of them being 28+ years of age. Personally think that's horrible management of a roster.

 

[Iapyi]

Kapanen has 2 more years after this season at $3.2M. He is one of the best young players in the game and where he will fit in with the Maple Leafs will be a highly interesting. He is the sort of depth player teams need and would be a top player on many teams in the league.